Senegal’s Political Shake-Up
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- Published
- May 25, 2026
- Duration
- 1:29
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- Last updated
- May 26, 2026
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Senegal’s political storm rages on as Speaker El Malick Ndiaye resigns days after President Faye ousted Prime Minister Sonko—setting the stage for a power showdown. With Sonko, Faye’s once-loyal protégé, poised to return to parliament and possibly seize the speaker’s seat, the president’s grip on power may slip. Sonko’s party holds the majority, and his y…
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Senegal’s political storm rages on as Speaker El Malick Ndiaye resigns days after President Faye ousted Prime Minister Sonko—setting the stage for a power showdown. With Sonko, Faye’s once-loyal protégé, poised to return to parliament and possibly seize the speaker’s seat, the president’s grip on power may slip. Sonko’s party holds the majority, and his youth-driven popularity could turn the tide—while a new PM appointment looms, potentially delaying action for months. The nation braces for a co
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